Set of Four Birds Place Card Holders Sterling Silver by E H W & Co London 1914

An antique silver oil and vinegar cruet set, having a neoclassical style oval stand with hand-pierced and engraved decoration, with ring hand...

Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw shaped feet; the edge of the tray is a ribbon decorated by...

From Milan a 19th century Italian silver and crystal compote bowl in good condition from a private collection. This antique Neoclassical covered compote bowl has a very fine hand-chased vegetal decoration and engraving, a lovely cast engraved silver 800/000 finial and shows silver-maker’s mark for Cristoforo Corbella active in the first half of 19th century in Milan, contrada degli Orefici 3194. This antique silver compote of supreme craftsmanship stands on a three-lobed pedestal base with B L monogram engraved in the central part, features tripod legs decorated with neoclassical motifs, scrolls, flowers, rosettes supporting a circular upper ring adorned with elegant acanthus leafed piercing. Engraved crystal cup and a cover finely engraved with geometrical and vegetal pattern, surmounted by a cast gem finial. The following marks can be seen on the bottom of the foot and the upper edge of the compote, (the original descriptions are reported, as they appear on the documents of the State Archive of Milan): 1) “Forma eptagona. Globo col Zodiaco ed i setti (sic) Trioni” Heptagon form. Globe with the Zodiac and the seven Trioni (seven stars of the Ursa Major) Mark of the Guarantee Office in use in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy from 1812 for works with a title of 800 thousandths. 2) "Aratro" Plow Mark of the Guarantee Office in use in the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy from 1812. 3) "insegna della Luna Piena...

Set of four original lithographs, view of Portoferraio, Elba Island Italy by André Durand dating back to 1862, framed. Author: André Durand del. Eug. C...

A set of four frames with Klauber 18th century engravings within stunning rectangular frames in gold-leaf gilded wood with lapis lazuli blue color paper inserts in the external profile, with gold decorations. Under the original glass we find the effigies of Saints Ambrose...

Set of four Neoclassical style Italian silvered copper candleholders early 1900. This fine set of table candleholders, could be electrified and becomes an elegant set of four table lamps...

A fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver menu / card holders - boxed; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection. These fine antique George V sterling silver menu card holders have circular shaped bases. Each piece is surmounted with an impressive wishbone* shaped design with a paralleling shaped support. The subtly convex bases are encircled with an elevated scalloped border. The weighted bases of these impressive menu holders are fitted with green baize to the underside. This impressive set of antique silver menu card holders is fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, secured with two hinged catches. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Robert Stewart (Jewellers) Ltd, 75 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow'. A wishbone, otherwise known as the furcular, is a forked bone found in birds and some dinosaurs. The main function of the bone is to provide strength between the neck and breast, to protect the creature during battle. The Ancient Romans perceived this bone as a symbol of luck which allowed the progression of breaking a dried chicken wishbone apart whilst making a wish; this procedure determined the person with the bigger half would receive their wish or have good fortune. This tradition has travelled through Europe and is an adopted practice in many countries. Condition These impressive antique menu holders...

A set of six Elizabeth II sterling silver novelty place card holders, by Garrard & Co, London, 1997. Each of the cast models are in the form of a dolphin leaping over a wave, in a fi...

Add elegance to your table setting with this set of six silver-plated bird in flight place card holders. Each holder captures the beauty of a bird in motion and is perfect for showca...

Set of 6 Victorian sterling silver equestrian place card holders. Made by Samuel Jacob in London, 1896-1902. Cut out with chasing, stippling, and tooling. Each different with jockeys...

Set of 4 George V sterling silver place card holders. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths in London in 1911. Each: Round gilt ring inset with cast animal head. Two holders have fox hea...

Edwardian sterling silver and enamel place card holders. Made by Sampson Mordan & Co. in Chester, 1905-13. Each: Two flat discs mounted to flat circular base. Front disc smaller and ...